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Palace at the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal Art Print
by Mark Tisdale
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Palace at the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal art print by Mark Tisdale. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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For a lot o the ancient Maya ruins, the Spanish names for them are usually pretty far off. The names usually reflect what the buildings reminded them... more
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For a lot o the ancient Maya ruins, the Spanish names for them are usually pretty far off. The names usually reflect what the buildings reminded them of back home in Spain, but these ruins at Uxmal may not be far off. The Spanish called them Palacio del Gobernador, a name which has stuck. From what I read about the ruins at Uxmal, it's believed that it was a regional administrative center and this may have even been a governmental building.
And when you look at the elaborate and sweeping details in the huge frieze across the top of these ruins, it definitely has that grand feeling that so often accompanies government buildings of many cultures.
The hills where Uxmal is located gives the name to this style of architecture, Puuc. And I have to say that it's probably my favorite of the Mayan architecture I've seen to date. the detailed stonework really speaks to the artist in me on some level. I felt that when I stood in Uxmal several years ago and I still feel it when...
About Mark Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...
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